By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline
Published: 19:31 BST, 12 June 2019 | Updated: 19:31 BST, 12 June 2019
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Emmerdale star Ryan Hawley has reportedly quit his role as Robert Sugden after five years of playing the much-loved character.
The actor, 33, has apparently decided to leave the long-running soap to pursue 'other projects' and will bow out of the programme at the end of this year.
Ryan has been at the centre of many dramatic story lines including affairs, a prison sentence, and an inner battle with coming to terms with his sexuality.
Leaving? Emmerdale star Ryan Hawley has reportedly quit his role as Robert Sugden after five years of playing the much-loved character
An insider told the Sun: 'Emmerdale fans have loved every minute of RobRon's story, and what Ryan has brought to playing Robert.
'But he has decided to take a break from the show for the foreseeable future and try other projects.
'He will leave later this year, but fans can expect to see him on screen right up until the end of the year. He will be sorely missed.'
Moving on: The actor (left), 33, has apparently decided to leave the long-running soap to pursue 'other projects' and will bow out of the programme at the end of this
